From bd4fc6da468ee195707f3b48d71dd6d6951498c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: laz Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2025 14:48:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] sdcardtips --- .../docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md index e3feaeb..8243f61 100644 --- a/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md +++ b/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_devices/steamdeck/steamdeck-start.md @@ -6,6 +6,18 @@ Depending on what language you have set in `Desktop Mode`, things might be named differently. +### SDCard Tips + +If you plan to use RetroDECK on your SD Card know that SD cards can be tricky and there are many scam cards out there. + +Follow these tips when buying a new SD card: + +- Buy from a reputable brand and store. +- Ensure the card has good read and write speeds (check current reviews online). +- Format the card when you get it: Press `Steam` - `Storage` - `Select the Card` - Press `Y` for Options - `Format Drive`. +- Avoid using special characters, emojis, or spaces in the card's name. Stick to A-Z and 1-9. +- There are online solutions to test if an SD card is fake, like the software `f3` for Linux. + ## Quickstart Guide - Switch to `Desktop Mode`: Press the `Steam button` -> `Power` -> `Switch to Desktop`